Differential with variable torque means

Details Differential with variable torque means Differential with variable torque means

1978-01-26

1984-10-02

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

192 56R, 464 46, F16H 144, F16D 4321

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044740808

ABSTRACT:
A drive mechanism wherein a first rotatable drive portion is connected to a second rotatable drive portion by a clutch. One of the drive portions is provided with a first part drivingly connected to a second part by a meshed interconnecting structure arranged to maintain an effectively positive driving connection between the parts notwithstanding play movement between the interconnected parts. In one form the first drive portion defines a planetary differential gear and the second drive portion includes an axle carrying a side gear in meshing relationship with the planetary gear. The side gear is splined to the axle and releasably connected to a carrier by the clutch. In another form the first and second drive portions define coaxial shafts.

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